How Many People Are Named Britain?
Complete statistics for the name Britain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Britain means 'fortified place' and it's very rare, with only 1,487 living people in the US, making up just 1 in 221,856 Americans. The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,515 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Britain Through the Generations
With its peak popularity in 2014 when 70 babies were named Britain, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are 1,487 people named Britain living in the US, with most under 30 years old. As of now, 1,103 are under 30, 412 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Britain's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Britain
How Many People Have the Name Britain?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 902 people in the United States currently share the name Britain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 367,460 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Britain a Common or Rare Name?
Britain is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Britain Mean?
Britain means "fortified place" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Britain in SSA data, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.
When Was Britain Most Popular?
The name Britain reached peak popularity in 2014, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Britain?
Approximately 902 people named Britain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 902. That works out to roughly 1 in 367,460 Americans.
Is Britain a rare name?
Britain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 367,460 Americans has this name.
What does the name Britain mean?
Britain means "fortified place" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Britain more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 53% of people named Britain are male and 47% are female.
When was Britain most popular?
Britain peaked in 2014 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.